United Nations Removes Cannabis From List Of Dangerous Substances, BNN: Our Attitude Against Legalization Of Cannabis

JAKARTA - The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) emphasizes that it still states that marijuana is a prohibited drug for consumption for any reason.

The statement responds to the decision of the United Nations (UN) which approved the recommendation of the World Health Organization (WHO) to remove cannabis from the category of the most dangerous drug in the world and can be used for medical purposes.

"Our attitude is against the legalization of marijuana. We are at that point," said Head of Public Relations of BNN, Brigadier General Sulistyo Pudjo, to VOI, Thursday, December 3.

Sulistyo said that the laws that apply in each country are not only born from international agreements. But also based on the agreement in the country.

"Every nation has its legal stance. Law is not only born from international agreements as well as national agreements," he stressed.

However, regarding this issue, Sulistyo said that his party would discuss it with related parties.

"National stakeholders and experts in constitutional law and international law will discuss it. How best to behave," he said.

According to him, this issue must be discussed in detail and clearly. Because the effect of restoring marijuana being removed from the list of dangerous drugs will have a major impact in the future.

"Every decision of an international nature must be discussed. Moreover, it concerns the future of the future younger generations," he said.